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Schönbrunner Schloß-Straße
1130 Vienna
Austria -
+43 1 8111 3239
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Neighborhood :
13th district - Hietzing
http://www.schoenbrunn.at - Mon to Sun from 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM
Schönbrunn Palace in its present form is one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions, hosting thousands of visitors a week. This rococo palace was finished in 1700 under Leopold I and is a much diminished version of an incredible Imperial project first planned by Johann Fischer von Erlach. The palace was renovated and extended under Maria Theresia and at that time had 2,000 rooms, a chapel plus its own theater. Like all the imperial buildings associated with Maria Theresia, the Schönbrunn complex is today painted in rich yellow. Napoleon lived here from 1805 to 1809 and Emperor Francis Joseph I, who was born here in 1830, spent the last years of his life in the palace. Usually the complex only served as a summer residence to the Habsburgs. Take at least one day for this trip through the palace and the vast surroundings. Check for open hours as timings are seasonal.
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“Touring Schoenbrunn in the winter”
Surely you have seen it, on images around the world: the spectacular, enormous yellow palace, synonymous with the decadence of the Habsburgs, w...
“Breathtaking”
This place was more than expected. We didn't even go inside. The outside and and landscaping of the yard is unreal. This is a must see! We were...
“Better outside than inside.”
What a magnificent palace. The grounds are exceptional. We were there in the winter and could just imagine the landscape in bloom. A walk to th...
“Better than the Imperial Palace”
I've read the other reviews and understand your concern. But let's put it to you this way. If you are going to see only one palace in Vienna, i...
“A Surprise at Every Turn”
Schloss Schonbrunn was the summer palace of the Habsburgs, Austria's powerful royal family. Although most summer palaces seem to be in the midd...
“Do as I suggest: you'll be grateful!”
Here are a few tips to save you from the crowds and the heat. First off, fight the instict to get an early start to get there. You and every ot...
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